Do Nepali citizens need a visa for study travel to Morocco?

Yes. Nepali passport holders travelling to Morocco on a study purpose apply for the Long-Stay Student Visa , valid for 90 days entry stay -> convert to Carte de Sejour Etudiant for course duration on arrival.. Submit through acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D) in Kathmandu.

How long does the Morocco Long-Stay Student Visa take to process for Nepali applicants?

Processing typically runs 15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi. after biometric submission. Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and 1 week for e-visas to absorb embassy backlog.

What is the fee for the Morocco Long-Stay Student Visa?

Embassy/government fee: MAD 280-500 (Long-Stay) + MAD 100 Carte de Sejour fee in-country at DGSN. . Application centres add a service charge on top, paid in NPR at the centre. Fees are non-refundable on rejection.

What documents are required for a Morocco study visa from Nepal?

Core documents: Letter of Acceptance from Moroccan university (Ministry of Higher Education sealed), Tuition payment receipt (or first-year instalment) OR scholarship confirmation (Moroccan AMCI scholarship under bilateral cultural agreement), Health insurance (recommended), Passport, photo, application form, Academic transcripts -- French / Arabic / English translations + Nepal MoFA apostille. Specifics vary by visa subtype — see the full checklist on this page.

Can Yatra help with my Morocco study visa application?

Yes. Yatra's visa concierge handles the document checklist, appointment booking at the Morocco embassy or visa centre in Kathmandu, pre-submission review (catches the documentation-gap rejections), and PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 where embassies require proof of onward travel before flight purchase. Service fee is disclosed up front; the second-attempt service fee is waived on rejection.

Where is the Morocco embassy or visa application centre in Nepal?

Application centre: acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D) at PRIMARY route for tourist + short business (30-day stays): apply 100% online at https://acces-maroc.ma -- no embassy visit required, 24-72 hour processing, USD 50 single / USD 100 multi-entry. ALTERNATE route for longer-stay tourist / business / family / cultural: VFS Global Morocco Visa Application Centre, New Delhi (Connaught Place / Shivaji Stadium). EXCLUSIVE route for Long-Stay (Type D -- work / study / family reunion / investor): in person at Embassy of Morocco New Delhi (33 Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri). There is no Moroccan visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.. Embassy: Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), 33, Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (note: Mon-Fri schedule, NOT the Sun-Thu used by Algeria / Egypt -- Morocco aligns with French / Indian working week); consular section by appointment only..

Is the Morocco study visa easy to get for Nepali applicants?

Approval rates depend on the visa class and your documentation. Long-Stay Student Visa for Nepali applicants is approved consistently when the file shows clean financials, ties to Nepal, and a purpose-specific cover letter. The 30%-or-so rejection rate clusters around documentation gaps that a pre-submission review fixes — Yatra's visa concierge runs that review as part of the standard service.

When is the best time to apply for a Morocco study visa from Nepal?

Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and at least 1 week for e-visas. Avoid the embassy peak windows: May-August for Schengen-class missions, December for Saudi/UAE, and the destination's own school-holiday peaks. Yatra concierge tracks Kathmandu appointment availability across acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D) daily.

What bank balance is required for the Morocco study visa for Nepali citizens?

Embassy reviewers look for a visible balance of at least trip cost × 1.5 across the last 3-6 months of statements — not a lump-sum deposit a week before submission. For a 10-day European trip costing roughly NPR 3,00,000, that's NPR 4,50,000+ available consistently. Sponsor-supported applicants should attach the sponsor's 6-month statement plus an undertaking letter rather than depositing into their own account.

What happens after the Morocco study visa is approved?

Carry a printed visa or e-visa PDF, confirmed return ticket, hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights, travel insurance certificate, and USD 100/day cash equivalent in destination currency. Morocco immigration commonly secondary-screens Nepali passport holders at arrival; producing the right paperwork shortens inspection from 30 minutes to 3. Save Yatra's 24/7 concierge number (+977 970-9066517) for entry-port issues.

Study in Morocco from Nepal 2026: Student Visa Guide

Step-by-step Morocco study visa application

Confirm visa class. For Nepali study travel to Morocco, the class is the Long-Stay Student Visa.
Gather documents per the table below — passport, photos, financial proof, flight + hotel bookings, study-purpose letter.
Submit via the embassy portal or application centre in Kathmandu.
Pay the fee — embassy/government fee plus the application-centre service charge.
Biometrics if the class requires them (sticker visas typically do; e-visas typically do not).
Collect the passport on issue — by courier or in person at the centre.

Each step is a checkpoint. Getting one wrong (wrong fee bracket, photo not to spec, missing letter) restarts the clock — fix the failure at the source rather than in re-submission.

Quick facts

Visa type	Long-Stay Student Visa
Stay duration	90 days entry stay -> convert to Carte de Sejour Etudiant for course duration on arrival.
Validity	Type D 90 days; residence card aligned to course end + 30-day buffer.
Entries	Multiple.
Embassy fee	MAD 280-500 (Long-Stay) + MAD 100 Carte de Sejour fee in-country at DGSN.
Processing time	15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi.
Financial requirement	EUR 200/month (Moroccan student maintenance level) + tuition (free at public Moroccan universities for foreign students under bilateral programmes; ~USD 8,000-25,000/year at Al Akhawayn) + return airfare.
Embassy / centre	acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D)
Address (Kathmandu)	PRIMARY route for tourist + short business (30-day stays): apply 100% online at https://acces-maroc.ma -- no embassy visit required, 24-72 hour processing, USD 50 single / USD 100 multi-entry. ALTERNATE route for longer-stay tourist / business / family / cultural: VFS Global Morocco Visa Application Centre, New Delhi (Connaught Place / Shivaji Stadium). EXCLUSIVE route for Long-Stay (Type D -- work / study / family reunion / investor): in person at Embassy of Morocco New Delhi (33 Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri). There is no Moroccan visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.
Hours	Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (note: Mon-Fri schedule, NOT the Sun-Thu used by Algeria / Egypt -- Morocco aligns with French / Indian working week); consular section by appointment only.
Online portal	https://acces-maroc.ma -- Moroccan official e-Visa portal (PRIMARY channel for Nepali tourist + short-business applicants -- open since 2022) -- https://www.diplomatie.ma -- Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs hub -- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/mar/visa-type -- VFS Global Morocco India (alternate intake) -- https://www.consulat-newdelhi.ma -- Embassy of Morocco New Delhi -- https://www.servicepublic.ma (Moroccan public-services portal, in-country residence permits)
Last verified	2026-05-04

Important notes for Nepali applicants

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
Income proof for Moroccan visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) -- no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Moroccan visa BEFORE travel -- Nepal is on Morocco's visa-required list. There is NO visa-on-arrival at Casablanca (CMN) / Marrakech (RAK) / Rabat (RBA) airports for Nepali ordinary passports.
CRITICAL Nepal advantage -- Morocco e-Visa system (acces-maroc.ma) is OPEN to Nepali passport holders since 2022. Apply 100% online for tourist + short business stays up to 30 days. Processing 24-72 hours, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email -- no embassy visit required for short trips.
Morocco is NOT in the EU or Schengen -- Moroccan visas do NOT confer Schengen entry. Morocco has Advanced Status with the EU but visa-free Schengen access is NOT available to Moroccan or Nepali nationals.
Moroccan visas governed by Dahir No. 1-03-196 of November 2003 (consolidated 2024 amendments) on entry, stay, and migration of foreigners + Decree 2-09-607 on visa-fee schedule.

Documents required for the Morocco study visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Letter of Acceptance from Moroccan university (Ministry of Higher Education sealed)	Yes
Tuition payment receipt (or first-year instalment) OR scholarship confirmation (Moroccan AMCI scholarship under bilateral cultural agreement)	Yes
Health insurance (recommended)	Recommended
Passport, photo, application form	Yes
Academic transcripts -- French / Arabic / English translations + Nepal MoFA apostille	Yes
French / Arabic / English language proficiency proof (course-dependent)	Yes
Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months OR sponsor affidavit)	Yes
Source-of-funds explanation	Yes
Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)	Yes
Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor	Yes
Statement of purpose / CV	Yes
ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor	Yes
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)	Yes	Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income	Recommended	Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate	Yes	Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate	Yes	Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)	Recommended	Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report	Yes	Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income	Recommended	Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter	Yes	On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter	Yes	Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer	Yes	Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements	Yes	Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income	Recommended	Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)	Yes	Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)	Recommended	Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement	Yes	Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank	Yes	On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income	Recommended	Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate	Yes	Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate	Yes	Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

How to apply for the Morocco study visa from Nepal

Embassy of Morocco New Delhi after receiving Letter of Acceptance -> Carte de Sejour at DGSN within 30 days of arrival.

Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
Book the appointment at https://acces-maroc.ma -- Moroccan official e-Visa portal (PRIMARY channel for Nepali tourist + short-business applicants -- open since 2022) -- https://www.diplomatie.ma -- Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs hub -- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/mar/visa-type -- VFS Global Morocco India (alternate intake) -- https://www.consulat-newdelhi.ma -- Embassy of Morocco New Delhi -- https://www.servicepublic.ma (Moroccan public-services portal, in-country residence permits) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
Submit in person at acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D) (PRIMARY route for tourist + short business (30-day stays): apply 100% online at https://acces-maroc.ma -- no embassy visit required, 24-72 hour processing, USD 50 single / USD 100 multi-entry. ALTERNATE route for longer-stay tourist / business / family / cultural: VFS Global Morocco Visa Application Centre, New Delhi (Connaught Place / Shivaji Stadium). EXCLUSIVE route for Long-Stay (Type D -- work / study / family reunion / investor): in person at Embassy of Morocco New Delhi (33 Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri). There is no Moroccan visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.). Arrive 15 minutes early.
Pay the fee (e-Visa fees in USD via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx) at acces-maroc.ma checkout -- USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multi-entry typical. Embassy New Delhi accepts INR demand draft for sticker visa + Long-Stay applications. Inside Morocco, MAD (Moroccan dirham) cash / card at Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale (DGSN) for residence-card fees (Carte de Sejour).).
Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Morocco study visa applications

Document checklist tailored to the study purpose — exactly what the Morocco embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
Appointment booking at acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D) in Kathmandu.
PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Morocco study visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-MA files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Morocco missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Morocco embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Morocco mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Morocco embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Morocco

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Morocco, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
Confirmed return ticket in your name — Morocco immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Morocco after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Morocco embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal): 33, Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 2611 1142, +91 11 2611 1143
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (note: Mon-Fri schedule, NOT the Sun-Thu used by Algeria / Egypt -- Morocco aligns with French / Indian working week); consular section by appointment only.
Website: https://www.consulat-newdelhi.ma
acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D): PRIMARY route for tourist + short business (30-day stays): apply 100% online at https://acces-maroc.ma -- no embassy visit required, 24-72 hour processing, USD 50 single / USD 100 multi-entry. ALTERNATE route for longer-stay tourist / business / family / cultural: VFS Global Morocco Visa Application Centre, New Delhi (Connaught Place / Shivaji Stadium). EXCLUSIVE route for Long-Stay (Type D -- work / study / family reunion / investor): in person at Embassy of Morocco New Delhi (33 Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri). There is no Moroccan visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.

Related Yatra resources

Morocco visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.
Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.
PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.
PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission.
Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.
All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.
Same Morocco visa, different angle: admission & SOP
Mozambique study visa — sibling country guide for comparison.
Albania study visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.
Flight bookings to Morocco — once your visa lands, book direct.
Hotel deals in Morocco — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.
About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) portal and acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D). Embassy data was last verified on 2026-05-04 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-12. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.